Quartz-Sand-vs-Silica-Sand-What’s-the-Difference
                     Quartz Sand vs. Silica 
Sand
Choosing between quartz and silica sand impacts product quality. 
This guide explores composition, properties, and performance.
Composition Differences
Silica Sand Quartz Sand
Primarily silicon dioxide (SiO2). Usually 99.5% silicon dioxide.
May contain trace elements. Minimal feldspar and minerals.
Silica Sand Composition
1 Silicon Dioxide
Over 95% purity.
2 Trace Minerals
Less than 0.1% in high-grade deposits.
3 Iron Oxide
Below 0.06% in premium grades.
4 Aluminum Oxide
Under 0.5%-1% in applications.
Quartz Sand Composition
Silicon Dioxide
99.5% purity.
Minimal Minerals
Few feldspars present.
Weathering
Enhances silica concentration.
Processing
Removes impurities.
Physical Property 
Differences
Hardness Grain Shape Resistance
Quartz: Exceptional Silica: Rounded to Quartz: Strong 
on Mohs scale. sub-rounded. against weathering.
Quartz Sand Properties
1 Hardness
Exceptional levels on Mohs scale.
2 Resistance
Strong against weathering.
3 Grain Size
Consistent within specifications.
4 Grain Shape
Angular to sub-angular.
Silica Sand Properties
Grain Shape
Rounded to sub-rounded.
Resistance
Moderate to physical wear.
Grain Size
Varies considerably.
Surface Texture
Smooth to slightly rough.
Performance Differences
Resistance Chemical Reactivity
Quartz: Superior against breakdown. Quartz: Resistant to acidic solutions.
Silica: Gradual wear patterns. Silica: Sensitive to alkaline.
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